Principal Designer – Building Regulations & CDM Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + excellent benefits
Lead compliance, safety, and design coordination across complex projects.
A well‑established architectural practice is looking to appoint a Principal Designer (Building Regulations & CDM) to join their team. This is a key role within the practice, supporting the delivery of compliant, safe, and well‑coordinated design information across all project stages.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in architecture, building control, project management, or health and safety who enjoys working across design teams and influencing project outcomes from inception to completion.
Salary & Benefits
£45,000 – £50,000 salary (depending on experience)
Flexible working arrangements
Pension scheme
Ongoing CPD and training support
Career development opportunities within a growing practice
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales
Requirements
Experience in architecture, building control, project management, or construction health & safety
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022
Understanding of HRBs and Gateway processes
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
Strong attention to detail and compliance‑focused mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsiple
Ability to influence design outcomes and manage risk
Desirable
Professional membership (RIBA, CIAT, RICS, CIOB, CABE or similar)
Experience in Principal Designer or CDM advisory roles
Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital coordination tools
Site inspection or construction stage experience
The Role As Principal Designer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance and coordination across all project stages.
Key responsibilities
Acting as Principal Designer under CDM and Building Regulations
Coordinating design risk and compliance information
Reviewing design packages for regulatory compliance
Supporting Gateway submissions and approvals process
Maintaining compliance trackers and project documentation
Attending design team and client meetings
Advising on Building Safety Act requirements
Supporting project teams across multiple sectors and stages
Carrying out site visits where required
Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement
Interested to know more? Contact matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk 07749495879.
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